You've probably felt it: you sit, bend, or hold your body in a weird position for a while (like leaning on one hip, twisting in a chair, cradling your phone, or sleeping with your neck rotated). Then you stand up or return to a "normal" position—and suddenly there's a sharp ache, stiffness, or an awkward “catch." Sometimes it even feels like a muscle or joint has to "reset" before things feel smooth again. There isn't just one perfect medical name for this experience, because it can come from several normal body systems reacting at the same time . But in everyday clinical language, it's often described as: Postural strain (tissues stressed by a sustained position) Transient joint stiffness or joint restriction (a joint that temporarily doesn't glide well) Muscle guarding (your nervous system tightening muscles for protection) Myofascial tightness or trigger points (irritable "knots" in muscle/fascia) Fascial stiffness/adhesion...
Digestive problems are incredibly common. In the U.S., an estimated 60–70 million people are affected by digestive diseases. Many people try diet changes, antacids, laxatives, probiotics, and stress management—yet still deal with symptoms like: Heartburn or reflux Bloating and gas Constipation or diarrhea Cramping and abdominal discomfort “Flare-ups” that seem tied to stress Chiropractic care does not replace medical evaluation for digestive disease. But for many people, it can be a useful supportive part of a whole-body plan—especially when digestion is linked with stress, posture, pain, and nervous system overload . Below is an easy-to-understand explanation of how chiropractic care may support gut function , why the thoracic and lumbar spine matter, and how integrative chiropractors often combine adjustments with lifestyle and nutrition strategies. The Big Idea: Your Gut Listens to Your Nervous System Your digestive system is not “separate” from your brain. The gut has its o...
